ESA Solar Orbiter’s hypnotic videos of the Sun look like sci-fi movies
New videos captured by the ESA and NASA’s Solar Orbiter showcase the Sun in a brand-new light. The videos were captured during the probe’s first …
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InSight Mars lander is dying and NASA has no plan to save it
Time is running out for one of NASA’s spacecraft. The InSight Mars lander is dying, and NASA doesn’t have any big plans to keep it …
See dazzling photos of our last total lunar eclipse until 2025
We just experienced one of the best total lunar eclipses of the last few days. In fact, 2022’s total lunar eclipse is the last Americans …
Listen to the eerie sounds of our galaxy’s black hole
Have you ever wondered what the Milky Way’s black hole sounds like? Well, now you can listen to it for yourself. Hot off the heels …
Total lunar eclipse 2022: Here’s when you can watch it this weekend
With the first total lunar eclipse of 2022 set to hit this weekend, sky watchers are gearing up for one of the first treats of …
Astronomers might’ve discovered why Saturn’s moon Titan looks like Earth
Titan looks suspiciously like our own planet when you observe it. However, Saturn’s moon and our own Earth couldn’t be any more different. Where landscapes …
This is the first image of our galaxy’s black hole
Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the Milky Way’s black hole. The existence of a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy …
Mysterious invisible walls may have been discovered in outer space
Scientists suspect that a “fifth force” may be at work in space. This force, which they believe is mediated by a hypothetical particle called a …
The photo quality of new images from NASA’s James Webb telescope is amazing
We already knew that NASA’s James Webb space telescope was going to offer some insane quality images. However, NASA has now released a new comparison …
Massive solar flare on the Sun captured in epic new video
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has once again captured some amazing visuals from the Sun. McCarthy, who goes by cosmic_background on Instagram, spent seven hours taking millions …
Everything we know about black holes may change because of this new study
Scientists may have discovered something we previously thought impossible. Magnetic reversals aren’t an uncommon thing when it comes to cosmic entities. Our Sun undergoes a …
Breathtaking new images show Mars like you’ve never seen it before
The European Space Agency’s Mars Express mission has captured some breathtaking new images of Mars. In the images, we’re able to see the aftermath of …
A Russian motor just spontaneously exploded while orbiting Earth
Yet another cloud of space debris has appeared in orbit around Earth. This particular cloud was birthed by the explosion of an old Russian rocket …
This NASA image of solar flares on the Sun looks like a crazy sci-fi movie
A massive solar flare erupted from the surface of the Sun earlier this week. The X-class flare is just the latest eruption from the Sun …
First Blood Moon of 2022 is this month – here’s when and where to see it
The first Blood Moon of 2022 will hit on May 15. The total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle …
Dazzling Eta Aquarid meteor shower happens this week, and you can watch it live
Skywatchers will have a chance to catch sight of the dazzling Eta Aquarid meteor shower in just a couple of days. The meteor shower is …
Watch this helicopter catch a rocket booster as it plummets to Earth
SpaceX isn’t the only company looking into reusable rockets, though it was the first. One of the latest companies looking into it is Rocket Lab. …
Russia just launched a secret military spacecraft into orbit
At the end of April, Russia launched a secret military spacecraft, Kremlin officials have now confirmed. The spacecraft was launched using Russia’s new Angara 1.2 …
Martian rocks may give insight into the Red Planet’s violent history
Learning more about Mars history, and how the planet formed and evolved throughout time, has been a goal for astronomers for decades. Now, though, a …
Watch this massive eruption on the Sun that was big enough to envelop Earth
An astrophotographer captured a huge solar eruption over the weekend. Chuck Ayoub, who captured the eruption, believes it was roughly the same height as three …
Largest Marsquakes ever recorded could teach us more about Martian core
Scientists have published a new study revealing the largest marsquakes ever recorded. Like Earth, Mars can experience massive seismic events which can cause the surface …
NASA says Webb Telescope is fully aligned and ready to capture stunning deep space photos
The James Webb telescope is fully aligned. NASA shared the update in a new post on Thursday, April 28. The space-based telescope will help usher …
First solar eclipse of 2022 is this weekend – here’s when and where to see it
The first solar eclipse of 2022 will happen this weekend, giving those lucky enough to see it a spectacular view. As is often the case, …
Massive asteroid as wide as 8 football fields skims past Earth today
A massive asteroid is skimming past Earth today. The asteroid in question is named 418135, or 2008 AG33. It’s estimated to be twice as big …
Here’s when you can watch Venus and Jupiter appear to collide in the sky
Skywatchers have a lot to look forward to as we head towards the end of April. NASA says that early risers will be able to …
Life’s blueprint may have come from asteroids, new discovery shows
Scientists have made another startling discovery on asteroids. According to new analysis, scientists have discovered the last two of five informational units of DNA and …
China wants to make an asteroid monitoring system that can redirect asteroids
On this year’s Space Day in China, Wu Yanhua, deputy head of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said that China wants to build an …
NASA just extended these 8 planetary science missions
NASA has extended a total of eight planetary science missions after careful evaluation of each one. The missions extended include the Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance …
Researchers say black holes destroy thousands of stars as they grow
Researchers have released a new report digging into the possibility of black holes devouring thousands of stars as they grow. The astronomers say growing black …
The Peregrine lunar lander could be America’s first step back on the Moon since Apollo
Astrobotic has finally unveiled the flight model of its Peregrine lunar lander. The space-focused company revealed the lander on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. This is …
